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i i i;'G< ■•y-'- "■ -.va ■. V :A ï: ' 5,-vÿ r ;>* t; - r y,. . Ï\T>< •» R '0 V '■ b i^j vvn |V'VV^' .• i'4 ,4 > 5' vt'l bBBwSE / £4 ■ G The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, February 6,1991 Section Two Dr. Emilv Stowe Public School Officially Opened in Courtice 500 Guests Help Open New School Writer Mary Beacock Fryer, with a copy of her newly-published book: "Emily Stowe: Doctor and Suffragist" chats with Patricia Emily Stowe who is the great. ■ great grand-daughter of the first female doctor in Canada. Ms. Stowe was on hand as a representative of the Stowe family during the official opening of the Dr. Emily Stowe School in Courtice. by Laura J. Richards "Now, Dr. Emily Stowe Public School, a grand place for living and learning is officially officially open." With those words, School Board Chairman Bob Spooner Spooner formally launched the municipality's newest school. The building, located on Sandringham Dr., in Courtice, Courtice, was officially opened last Wednesday, January 30, with a ceremony in the school's general purpose room. And there was a large crowd in attendance. In fact, students and parents overflowed overflowed into the foyer, and into the library to watch the event. Principal Wally Pitt estimated estimated that "between 500 to 600 people toured the school and were involved in the evening at some point. "And that's not including our students." The school, which is touted touted as being state-of-the-art, has been thoughtfully designed designed with students in mind, said Charles Kennedy. Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy is Superintendent Superintendent of Instruction with the Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education. Education. "The entire structure is set to address the needs of the whole child." The school is built entirely entirely on one level and is wheelchair wheelchair accessible. The classrooms classrooms are big, with lots of windows and shelves. They have been brightly decorat ed by both students and teachers. As a newly-constructed school, it also houses a daycare daycare centre and a kindergarten. kindergarten. The day-care centre is operated by the Y.M.C.A. and consists of a small kitchen, kitchen, two fairly large rooms, storage area and a fenced-in playground outside. The general all-purpose room is the gym, theatre (there is a small stage with a back stage area) and meeting meeting area for school assemblies. assemblies. Last week's official opening opening co-incided with the release release of a book about the woman for whom the school was named. "Dr. Emily Stowe-Doctor and Suffragist" written by Marÿ Beacock Fryer. Dr. Stowe was not only Canada's Canada's first female physician but also the first woman to become a principal in Canada. Canada. Ms. Fryer, dressed in period period (1800's) costume, was there to sign her book. Another person on hand silver on the edges was cut by Leah Brown while some of the platform guests .held the ribbon. The highlight of the evening evening came in the form of a six-minute slide show prepared prepared especially for the occasion occasion ana operated by Doug Dewell ana Lorna Brokes- tra, consultants with the school board. The song, "We are the Children," accompanied slides showing an overview of the development and construction construction of the school. There were many photographs photographs of children in the classrooms, on the playground playground as well as pictures of guests who have toured the school since it has been open for business in September. Before and after the opening, there was time for parents and other visitors to talk with teachers, take a tour, or to hide out where the refreshments were located. located. Happy pandas watch Linda and Dean Lindsay check through ttieir son, Derek's, workbook while daughter Tiffany keeps and eye on the photographer. Derek is a f rade four student in Mrs. Cubitt's and Mrs. Pittman's class at the Dr. Emily towe School. Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay were among the many visitors who watched the official opening and took a tour of the school. rig Stowe. "It is such an honor and such a lovely place to have named after her," said Ms. Stowe. Last week's formal opening opening ceremony consisted of several presentations to students students who accepted gifts on behalf of ■ the school. Two flags, a Province of Ontario id a Canadian flag were ■esented, as were two agues -- one from the iwn of Newcastle and the her from the Ministry of ducationVA framed new irtrait of the Queen, a ilden key, and a bible were so presented. Adding a special note to îe evening's presentation ere the songs sung by Jun- r and Primary choirs. "A lug Would Make My Day," as sung by the Primary hoir. "One Moment in ime," was performed by the jnior Choir and "Friends to îe End," was a Cooperative Tort. The Dr. Emily Stowe Public School's official open- has a day-care centre and kindergarten classrooms ing took place Wednesday, Jan. 30,1991. The building too. Between 500 and 600 guests toured the building A black ribbon, laced with j s wheelchair accessible since it is all on one level. It during the opening. !• Grade one student, Jacqueline Whillians, accepted Mike Slocombè. With her is School Principal Wally Ja new bible for her school from Vice-Chairperson of Pitt, jthe Northumberland-Newcastle Board of Education, Î The Primary Choir, directed by Mary Ann Found, cial opening of the Dr. Emily Stowe School in Courtice ; sang, "A Hug Would Make My Day," during the offi- last week. 5 Grade six student, Jeff Ralph, took a lew moments game on a computer in one of the classrooms 1. out of the evening's official opening activities to play a ïm-JWïfeî;'. I l y ...... : - l . Si '■ ? > î ' ■ vt < V". v 'v<= v -y BOW AND ARROW HIDING OUT IN LOCAL SHOPPING CENTRE expecting a full house of warbling woo-ers," he n ! A t oshawa (oc) - Dangerous baby still on the loose at . Oshawa Centre. Oshawa Centre police are issuing a warning to Centre ~~ v n ^ ; shoppers to be on the ^ lookout for a very ■ dangerous baby. Going by the name of "Cupid", j the babe makes his appearance at the most embarrassing moments, causing customers to swoon, hug and generally act lovestruck. Centre Police Chief, Max Dudley, expects to catch the kid this weekend at the Centre's Barbershop F estival. "We are said. "Prime time for Cupid to strike!" ~ ,s - ir BARBERSHOP FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND O-SHAWA